Is an LOI required in order to submit an application?
The Foundation requires that an LOI be submitted if one intends on submitting a grant application. With the exception of Scientific Meeting Sponsorship Grants and Travel Grants, the electronic LOI must be received by the Alpha-1 Foundation’s Grants Coordinator by Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 5pm EDT. The original LOI must be signed and postmarked by Tuesday, September 21, 2010. For Scientific Meeting Sponsorship and Travel Grants, the LOI must be received by the Alpha-1 Foundation at least two (2) months prior to the meeting or travel. Each applicant who submits his/her LOI by the deadline will receive a response letter indicating whether the proposed project is relevant to the Alpha-1 Foundation’s mission. The response letter will also advise the applicant whether or not to submit a grant application.
